Marble can add elegance and style to your home, yet many worry that its delicate surface precludes outdoor usage.
Marble can withstand both heavy foot traffic and extreme weather conditions, making it ideal for creating stunning patio floors and pavers.
Outdoor Kitchens
Marble isn’t only suitable for use indoors; it also makes an eye-catching statement in outdoor spaces. From designing an elaborate backyard kitchen to simply updating an outdoor counter or tabletop with marble, its aesthetic qualities will surely impress guests and passersby. Plus, its cool underfoot quality helps ensure cooking remains comfortable even on hotter days!
Sarah O’Hara Interiors created this full-scale outdoor kitchen featuring Pearl Grey Honed marble countertops set against wood cabinetry found inside their home for an aesthetically pleasing effect. Additionally, the sink is inset into the marble to facilitate easy maintenance while providing more streamlined design that’s simple to keep clean. In addition, a hood over the grill and open flame cooking area provides protection from elements.
Not everyone has the space or budget for an elaborate backyard kitchen, but that doesn’t stop you from enjoying your outdoor living space to its fullest extent. Nathan Turner designed his simple outdoor kitchen by combining a bar/eat-in counter, sleek grill, and wood cabinets into an eye-catching entertainment area – creating something functional while visually appealing!
Soapstone is another durable natural stone suitable for outdoor countertops, providing an organic, earthy aesthetic. Since soapstone is softer than granite, minor imperfections such as scratches may occur more easily; these imperfections add character and will naturally darken and deepen over time, giving your outdoor kitchen an aged appearance.
Marble pavers make a wonderful choice for outdoor patios and walkways, offering slip-resistance against heavy foot traffic and harsh weather conditions while looking great. As with interior flooring options, treating marble surfaces regularly to maintain their luster and durability can significantly extend their lifespan – make sure that regular treatments combine with preventative measures and ongoing maintenance tasks for best results!
Outdoor Fireplaces
Marble doesn’t just belong in countertops and showers – it also looks stunning in fireplace surrounds! Outdoor fireplaces provide the perfect place for families and friends to gather while taking pleasure from its crackling flames. Freestanding models don’t require masonry work while larger outdoor kitchens feature numerous fireplaces for added functionality and decor inspiration. Some homeowners even opt for adding pizza ovens or grill grates so that delicious food can be cooked up directly onto them for even greater enjoyment around the fire!
Marble’s natural qualities make it an excellent choice for outdoor fireplaces, as its heat-retaining capabilities and dissipation capabilities help maintain cool environments even in warmer environments.
Marble is an attractive outdoor choice due to its durability and ability to withstand the elements. Even though porous with a soft score of 3 on Mohs scale, marble resists weather effects as well as foot traffic while repelling moisture effectively.
When choosing marble for wet areas like patios or pool decks, fined honed finish should be taken into consideration. This finish has been manually buffed at high frequency to achieve a rough yet smooth surface that resists wear and tear from water, debris and harsh chemicals. When selecting an exterior marble application with such finishes it will prove most durable in resisting wear and tear over time and resisting damage due to wear and tear from such damage as well as wear from wear-and-tear.
Even in wet environments, marble surfaces still present the risk of staining; however, proper care must be taken for their installation to remain beautiful and safe to walk on. In fact, many of the same principles that apply to indoor marble also extend its life when applied outdoors – saving both money and hassle!
Patios
Patios are often the centerpiece of outdoor designs for homes, where residents can gather to take advantage of fresh air and sunshine, host parties or family get-togethers, relax, and socialize.
Marble patios are perfect for homeowners seeking slip-resistant surfaces that also boast strong heat-resistance to help keep living spaces cool during warmer months. Marble also adds luxurious, luscious colors that set it apart from any other paving material on the market.
As with other flooring, choosing the appropriate type of marble for your patio is crucial. Polished marble may scratch easily and stain easily; instead, opt for more durable options like honed, tumbled or antique marble that has more texture that will withstand outdoor conditions.
Tumbled and honed marble is an attractive option for balconies, roof flooring, garden paths and backyards. To achieve this finish, bush hammers must be used to pound away at the marble surface, creating an uneven finish which allows its natural veining to shine through, heightening its beauty further.
Sealing stone in wet environments such as patios, pool decks and exterior walls of showers and baths is highly recommended to help prevent etching and staining that could occur from water exposure. If you prefer light colored marble that does not require sealing such as travertine or granite are great options without iron deposits that yellow with age requiring an annual application of sealer – these won’t need sealing either!
Marble patios create beautiful spaces while increasing the value of your home – particularly if you plan to sell in the near future. Are you ready to increase value to your property and expand its worth? Reach out today about installing marble paver patios into your backyard.
Walkways
Marble is an exquisite material to use indoors or out; however, its beauty extends even into outdoor settings such as patios and walkways. Marble pavers may be more costly than ceramic or vinyl tiles but will add luxury and last generations with proper maintenance.
As a soft and porous natural stone, marble stands up well against nature’s forces without issue. It can withstand heat exposure as well as freezing and thawing cycles without losing its shine; in wet environments it holds onto moisture better than other materials do – although as with all natural stones, marble needs to be properly sealed and maintained on an ongoing basis for best results.
For an earthier aesthetic, sand-blasted marble may be your solution. Featuring an irregular surface that’s less smooth than bush-hammered marble, sand-blasted marble offers all of the beauty of marble while providing a rustic charm that blends in well with any outdoor design concept.
Tumbled marble flooring can make an excellent outdoor floor surface, as its unique finish provides slip resistance. Tumbled marble blends well into modern or classically designed backyards and works well with various color schemes and accents.
No matter the style you’re after, marble always delivers timeless elegance that synthetic products simply can’t match. From chic kitchen countertops to breathtaking pathways and walkways, marble has the power to transform your backyard into an eye-catching space that truly inspires.
Pools
Marble pavers add sophistication and elegance to a pool area, providing durable support for people, furniture and pets alike. Plus they withstand tough weather conditions like rainstorms and strong winds with ease!
Marble’s naturally cool feel provides a welcome respite from hot outdoor temperatures or direct sunlight, making it an excellent choice for pool decks or other exterior surfaces where avoiding scorching your feet is desired.
This pool house on New Jersey’s shore makes an eye-catching statement with our classic Solar Grey marble, used throughout to ensure continuity and an attractive appearance. Fabricators matched veining on all surfaces for an aesthetic finish.
Marble is a versatile material, and can be installed in numerous ways to create the ideal outdoor living space. From flooring, walls or cladding – marble comes with various colors and finishes to fit in seamlessly with any aesthetic.
Marble stands out among natural stones as an ideal material to use outdoors, due to its temperature-resistance and Mohs hardness rating of 3. This means it can withstand most abrasions with relative ease; nonetheless, basic maintenance must still be conducted on outdoor marble surfaces to keep them safe and beautiful for years to come.
As an example, it is wise to apply waterproof sealant to marble in outdoor settings in order to prevent its damage from moisture exposure. Furthermore, regularly cleaning and scrubbing marble surfaces in these environments will help avoid dirt accumulation as well as biological invaders from building up on its surfaces.